Airport Comparison
| CJA | SJO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | Juan Santamaria International Airport |
| IATA Code | CJA | SJO |
| ICAO Code | SPJR | MROC |
| City | Cajamarca | San Jose |
| Country | Peru | Costa Rica |
| Timezone | America/Lima | America/Costa_Rica |
| Elevation | 8,781 ft | 3,021 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.140000, -78.490000 | 9.990000, -84.210000 |
Cajamarca (CJA) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,007 kilometers (1,247 miles / 1,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Peru with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Cajamarca, it's 05:51 in San Jose.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,760 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits lower than Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Cajamarca (CJA) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.